Planning

Various Supported Living contracts for people with a learning disability, autistic people or mental health

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for various Supported Living contracts, focusing on services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and physical or sensory impairments. As of 27th May 2025, the procurement is in the planning stage. The council is a sub-central government public authority located in Blackburn, United Kingdom. The procurement is intended to support infrastructure and services in the local area, with an open procedure planned. The estimated gross value of the tender is £102 million, and services are expected to commence on 1st April 2026, running potentially until 31st March 2033, subject to renewals. Key industry categories involved include education, training, and health and social work services, and the next procurement notice is anticipated on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those equipped to cater to diverse needs such as learning disabilities and mental health support. Enterprises including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an attractive opportunity. The open procurement method facilitates widespread participation, allowing for innovative solutions and competitive offerings. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive and tailored support services that align with the specified needs of the Blackburn community could benefit greatly from this tender.

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Notice Title

Various Supported Living contracts for people with a learning disability, autistic people or mental health

Notice Description

Supported Living contracts for people with a learning disability, autistic people or mental health, to provide facilities for people in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The requirement for services in association for supported living and accommodation services. The services will seek to work with providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs This service will be developed to deliver support and accommodation services for people with: a learning disability, a mental health problem, a physical and/or sensory impairment, autism.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027635-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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